World Power Plugs
& Sockets Guide

Your complete travel companion for electrical compatibility worldwide. Check plug types, voltage, frequency, and adapter requirements for over 200 countries.

10
Continents
200+
Countries
15
Plug Types

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Plug Types Around the World

From Type A to Type O, explore all electrical plug and socket standards used globally

Type A power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
57 countries

Type A

Ungrounded • 2 pins

Type B power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
51 countries

Type B

Grounded • 3 pins

Type C power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
146 countries

Type C

Ungrounded • 2 pins

Type D power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
30 countries

Type D

Grounded • 3 pins

Type E power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
41 countries

Type E

Grounded • 2 pins

Type F power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
75 countries

Type F

Grounded • 2 pins

Type G power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
63 countries

Type G

Grounded • 3 pins

Type H power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
3 countries

Type H

Grounded • 3 pins

Type I power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
23 countries

Type I

Grounded • 3 pins

Type J power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
4 countries

Type J

Grounded • 3 pins

Type K power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
7 countries

Type K

Grounded • 3 pins

Type L power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
10 countries

Type L

Grounded • 3 pins

Type M power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
7 countries

Type M

Grounded • 3 pins

Type N power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
2 countries

Type N

Grounded • 3 pins

Type O power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
1 countries

Type O

Grounded • 3 pins

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Browse by Country

Find electrical information for any country

Armenia flag

Armenia

C F

230V • 50Hz

Azerbaijan flag

Azerbaijan

C F

220V • 50Hz

Christmas Island flag

Christmas Island

I

230V • 50Hz

Cocos (Keeling) Islands flag

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

I

230V • 50Hz

Gaza Strip flag

Gaza Strip

C H

230V • 50Hz

Georgia flag

Georgia

C F

220V • 50Hz

Great Britain flag

Great Britain

G

230V • 50Hz

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Understanding World Electrical Standards

Traveling internationally requires understanding the diverse electrical systems used around the world. Different countries use different plug types, voltages, and frequencies, which can affect how your electronic devices work abroad.

Why Electrical Standards Vary

The variety of electrical standards around the world is largely a result of how electricity was developed independently in different regions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, there are primarily two voltage standards (110-120V and 220-240V) and two frequency standards (50Hz and 60Hz).

Travel Adapter vs. Voltage Converter

It's important to understand the difference between a travel adapter and a voltage converter. A travel adapter simply changes the plug shape to fit into foreign outlets—it does not convert voltage. A voltage converter (or transformer) actually changes the voltage level. Most modern electronics like phones and laptops have built-in voltage converters, but appliances like hair dryers may require external converters.

  • Travel Adapter: Changes plug shape only, does not convert voltage
  • Voltage Converter: Converts voltage (e.g., 220V to 110V)
  • Universal Adapter: Works with multiple plug types, convenient for frequent travelers

Frequently Asked Questions